WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. John L. Mica (R-Fla.) was confirmed by a vote of the House Republican Conference today to serve as chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the 112th Congress. The committee has broad jurisdiction over the nation’s highways, aviation system, transit, rail transportation, pipelines, the Coast Guard, maritime transportation, […]
‘History Detectives’ to film at Seattle museum
On Dec. 13 a crew from the popular PBS summer TV series, “History Detectives,” will visit a Museum of Flight aircraft restoration facility in Seattle to shoot part of their investigation about propaganda leaflets dropped on Japan by U.S. bombers during World War II. The production will make use of the museum’s B-29 bomber, the […]
Last call for bonus depreciation
Thinking about buying a new airplane? Time is running out to take advantage of bonus depreciation. The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010’s Bonus Depreciation benefits expire at the end of the year. “If you’re going to take advantage of this opportunity, you should do so quickly,” said Eric Groves, Chief Operating Officer of Special […]
US Aviation Academy sponsors student aviation association
For the second year in a row, US Aviation Academy has underwritten the costs for operating the Student Aviation Association at the University of North Texas. The extra-curricular organization must be self-supporting in its efforts to involve students in networking and community outreach activities related to air transportation. US Aviation Academy makes it possible for […]
Sporty’s debuts Cockpit Video System
Making its debut is Sporty’s Cockpit Video System, which makes it easy to post a video to YouTube or Facebook or share it with friends. The video system is also use for flight instructors and their students, said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “A post-lesson debriefing can become so much more valuable when flight students […]
EWY slates open house
The Key West International Airport (EYW) in Florida is hosting the first-ever Southernmost Openhouse & Aviation Review (SOAR) on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011. Admission is free and gates are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family-friendly aviation event is being produced by a new 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization called Friends of the Airport. SOAR […]
Lycoming adds Airpart Supply as distributor
Lycoming Engines has added Airpart Supply Ltd., located at Wycombe Air Park near London’s Heathrow Airport, to its worldwide distributor network. Founded in 1984, Airpart Supply Ltd. is an independent, privately owned United Kingdom-based company supplying parts, components and services to airline, regional, corporate and general aviation aircraft. Its customers include some of the largest […]
Hawker Beechcraft begins 400XPR development
Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) has initiated design engineering on its $2.24 million high performance upgrade, known as the Hawker 400XPR package, for Hawker 400XP/Beechjet 400A aircraft. “Based on strong customer interest, we are speeding up the pace of the 400XPR development,” said Christi Tannahill, HBC vice president, Global Customer Support. “Our design and engineering team […]
Flight school covers 100% tuition for vets
Upper Limit Aviation (ULA) in Salt Lake City is now offering up to 100% tuition coverage for eligible veteranss via the U.S. Veterans’ Benefits Office. The special tuition program enables military veterans to receive helicopter flight training covered under the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill if they qualify for full benefits, according to officials with ULA, […]